Senate Passes Diluted Truman Anti Strike Bill
The Senate approved a watered down version of President Truman's emergency anti strike bill by 61 to 20 after an all night session. Key provisions removing constitutional labor draft authority and seizure of profits were stripped. the House may conference the measure back with fewer “teeth.”
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Revitalized Attack On Un-American Activities Planned
Washington June 1 The Un American Activities Committee plans a revamped drive on subversive groups with a headline figure to lead. A three man subcommittee devised a plan for an 18 to 20 person staff, monthly budget 12500 dollars, and divisions for legal research publications and filing. The new chief will implement a program to be drafted this month with the FBI and veterans groups.
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American Activities Committee
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Operators Delay Action On New Coal Contract
Operators defer decision on a government negotiated coal contract pending OPA action next week on higher bituminous prices Interior Secretary Krug estimates a 25 cent per ton increase to cover added costs. Bituminous district reps will meet in Washington to present views on price raises for miners pay and welfare fund.
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New Castle Plans Summer Playgrounds Opening
Blackberry bushes bloom as Pa Newe notes rain continues with a morning drizzle. New Castle city playgrounds begin summer programs Monday across a dozen grounds. Flood records show water levels near Pittsburg plant and dams, with 1913 and 1916 floods compared to recent rains.
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Daily Weather Report For The United States
24 hour period ending at 9 m shows high of 84 and low of 51 inches of precipitation 0.64. River stage is 8.1 feet. Year ago highs reached 74 and lows 52 with no precipitation recorded.
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Expect Twenty Million To Vote In Italy Sunday
ROME June 1 Support ers of King Humbert II saw victory certain for Italy's new monarch today as the nation prepared to elect a constituent assembly and vote on the future of the House of Savoy. More than twenty million Italians were expected to participate tomorrow in their first free election since Fascism swept the land two decades ago. Republican leaders who predicted overthrow of the monarchy now call the referendum uncertain. Humbert's ascension unsettled leftists who had planned strategy against his father.
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Pan American completes first New York London round trip flight
A Pan American World Airways liner completed history’s first round trip linking New York and London. The outbound 14 hour leg landed at New Heatherow airport near London. the return took 17 hours eight minutes. Forty four passengers included five American women tennis players led by Mrs Hazel H Wightman and Kay Winthrop.
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United States and Britain oppose Soviet Balkan expansion
Washington and London issued simultaneous notes to Romania and Yugoslavia accusing their governments of violating Moscow's free election pledge. The notes, part of a broader anti Soviet stance, followed Stettinius's resignation as U.N. delegate and foreshadowed further public dispatches. Paul C. Smith of Swift & Co cites a thriving black market and low beef purchases under OPA quotas in Chicago.
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Siam declares state of war with France at UN
The Siamese memorandum to UN Secretary-General Trygve Lie states France has declared war on Siam and asks immediate UN admission. The Siamese pledge to fulfill UN charter obligations is noted as part of the ongoing Tranian problem discussions at the Security Council.
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Bread Rationing Seen For Britain Foregone Conclusion
London observers say bread rationing in Britain is a foregone conclusion though no final decision. The Daily Express reports Argentina seeks three dollars a bushel for wheat, while writers react to Friday’s food debate with Labour government policy attacked by Churchill.
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New Oberlin President Named In Cleveland
William Edwards Stevenson a 46 year old New York lawyer and Princeton graduate was named the eighth president of Oberlin College in Oberlin Ohio. He will take office September 1 succeeding Dr Ernest Hatch Wilkins who has served the college 19 years.
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United Nations Subcommittee Completes Spain Report
The U.N. sub-committee on Franco Spain finished its investigation and sent the completed report to Security Council members. It will not meet if recommendations are included, and the document will be released to the public later.
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House collapse in Var to claims 47 lives in Turkey
Reuters dispatch from Ankara reports 47 killed and 22 injured when several houses collapsed in Varto eastern Turkey. The disaster occurred in the early hours, with rescuers racing to reach affected neighborhoods. Local authorities launched emergency response and relief efforts for survivors.
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Pope Pius XII Warns Peace Is Fading Away In Broadcast
In Rome the pope told the College of Cardinals that the recently won peace is fading and warned that a new war could follow if pressure on international law continues. He urged Catholics to recognize their strength and condemned subversive atheistic forces. Italians gathered by radios to hear the speech.
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Fear Bloodshed in Canadian Lakes Shipping Dispute
At Port Colborne Ontario police and a semi blockade attempted to avert violence as the Canadian Seamen's Union urged Ottawa to seize Great Lakes shipping to secure eight hour crews. Vessels tied up and clashes with non unionists marked the strike, with public safety justifying the force.
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Westminster Grads Return to Campus for Alumni Events
Alumni from Westminster College return to the campus as rain reduces expected turnout. An estimated 1,500 to 1,900 graduates attend with 600 reservations for the noon alumni dinner, served in the New Wilmington churches if needed, or Browne hall for overflow. Indoor schedule changes move the band concert to the chapel at 3 pm and a veterans on campus meeting is noted in the Little Theater.
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Principal speaker named for Westminster 92nd commencement
NEW WILMINGTON June 1 Dr Joseph Richard Sizoo pastor of St Nicholas Collegiate Church New York City will be principal speaker at Westminster college 92nd commencement June 3 He is listed in Who's Who in America and served as an army chaplain in World War I He authored several Lincoln books and a work on Wu Nem Jennings Brian whom he officiated at the 1925 funeral for.
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Valley of New Castle Consistory Plans Spring Reunion
The Valley of New Castle Consistory will hold its annual spring reunion at the Cathedral next Tuesday. Commander in Chief Ill Welty O. Rugh announced the class of about 500 includes ladies guests. 200 tickets remain for other members. Sessions run afternoon and evening with the 32nd degree conferred Friday afternoon followed by a dinner, entertainment, pictures, and dancing.
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Welty O. Rugh
Maritime Dispute Stalemate Deepens as Talks Resume
Washington negotiators reopen talks between shipping lines and the National Maritime Union as labor leaders accuse the President of encouraging a hard stance. The government eyes all options to prevent a June 15 walkout by 200000 longshoremen and seamen, with conciliators hoping for a swift agreement to guide broader settlements.
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Harmony Bus Line Strike Averted In Pittsburgh
The Harmony bus line strike was averted today after company and union officials agreed to further negotiations. The wage dispute will be discussed Monday, avoiding a strike that would have stranded 10,000 commuters. In McKeesport, officials failed to settle the Blue Ridge bus line strike after 26 days.
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Communists claim capture of Anshan in Manchuria offensive
Nanking June 1 The Yenan radio says Chinese Communist forces renew their Manchuria offensive and captured Anshan after two days of fighting claiming a central government regiment was completely annihilated. Anshan sits about 60 miles south of Mukden and Red troops reportedly hold a stretch of the Changchun railroad from Anshan east to Haichen.
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Lewis to Enter Negotiations in Hard Coal Strike
New York June 1 John L Lewis would enter the negotiations for a hard coal contract today. The move followed the resumption of talks between the United Mine Workers and the anthracite operators.
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Biggest Crow Of June Brides Seen
Philadelphia reports a postwar boom in June marriages as couples flock to the marriage license bureau. Records fell at city hall on two days last month, with many couples indicating plans to wed in June and surpassing prewar licensing peaks.
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Death Record for Lulu A. Keach in Wartemburg
Mrs. Lulu A. Keach, 74, of Wartemburg, died on Saturday, June 1, 1946. Funeral arrangements and burial details accompany the notice.
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Renewal Debate On Draft Bill In Senate
Washington action opens a Senate debate on the House approved draft extension measure. The administration seeks an effective six week extension, extending draft authority to June 30 while pressing to restore 18 and 19 year old induction provisions deleted by the House.
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Remembering Arthur Mometer Ne and his fading youth
An evocative reminiscence recalls Arthur Mometer Ne during his college days when he shone in football. The writer compares him to Abion Ben, notes changing physique and aging, yet suggests he still might answer a starting gun for a game.
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